Thanksgiving for the Sea

Almighty God, Creator; all things, from the greatest to the smallest owe their origin to You. As we look at the sea in all its moods, and think of the life that it contains we are reminded of how wonderful You are. We consider the mighty waves, and we remember Your power; we think of the countless creatures who make their homes in or on or beneath the waves, and we wonder at Your generosity; we think of rock pools, filled with life, and we marvel at Your attention to detail. We think of the ocean depths, and we realize that there is no end to Your knowledge and understanding. Yet even the sea, in all its variety and richness only gives us a glimpse of how marvelous You are in every possible way. Gracious God, for all that You are, and for all that You will be, we praise Your Holy Name. AMEN.

Friendly Family Churches Trust, 2010